Jean DeFonce's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Hawthorne, New York

Jean DeFonce

June 19, 1931 - May 29, 2026 (94 years old)

Hawthorne, New York

Jean DeFonce's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Hawthorne, New York

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Jean DeFonce

June 19, 1931 - May 29, 2026 (94 years old)

Hawthorne, New York

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jean DeFonce (Hawthorne, New York), who passed away at the age of 94, on May 29, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jean DeFonce or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Petro Kopyscianski (Peter) and Mary Larchalk; her granddaughter Christine; her husband Michael DeFonce; and her friend Bob Stefanov.

She is survived by: her siblings, Nicholas, Nancy, Paul, Helen and Russell; her nephews, Nicholas, Peter, William and Russell; her children, Lisa (Gary Ferone) and Michael DeFonce (Angela); her grandchildren, Erika, Frank DiSalvo, Alexandra, Rob Silvia and Andrea DeFonce; her great grandchildren, Millie, Olive DiSalvo and Theodore Silvia; and her friend Barbara Kopy. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law.

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Hawthorne Funeral Home



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Hawthorne Funeral Home
21 W Stevens Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532

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